FCLPF - Overview: Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool
Cathartic Laxatives Profile, Stool
NHEP - Overview: Hereditary Erythrocytosis Gene Panel, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies
Evaluating an individual with JAK2-V617F negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit Providing an extensive genetic evaluation for patients...
LDALD - Overview: Lysosomal and Peroxisomal Disorders Newborn Screen, Blood Spot
First-tier newborn screen for the lysosomal disorders: Fabry, Gaucher, Krabbe, mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) and II (MPS II), infantile neurovisceral or chronic visceral acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, and Pompe (glycogen storage...
TALAF - Overview: T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma (ALL), FISH, Adult, Varies
Detecting, at diagnosis, recurrent common chromosome abnormalities associated with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL) in adult patients As an adjunct to conventional chromosome studies in patients with T-ALL Evaluating...
UGTFZ - Overview: UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), Full Gene Sequencing, Varies
Establishing a diagnosis of Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II and the trait of Gilbert syndrome Establishing carrier status for Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I or type II Identifying individuals who are at risk of...
THYRP - Overview: Hereditary Thyroid Cancer Panel, Varies
Evaluating patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary thyroid cancer syndrome Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary thyroid cancer syndrome, allowing for targeted surveillance based on associated...
INFXP - Overview: Infliximab Quantitation with Antibodies to Infliximab, Serum
Trough level quantitation for evaluation of patients undergoing therapy with infliximab for proactive or reactive therapeutic drug monitoring.
PARDP - Overview: Inherited Parkinson Disease Gene Panel, Varies
Establishing a molecular diagnosis for patients with Parkinson disease Identifying variants within genes known to be associated with Parkinson disease, allowing for predictive testing of at-risk family members
Providing a genetic evaluation for patients with a personal or family history suggestive of a hereditary form of dilated cardiomyopathy or left ventricular noncompaction Establishing a diagnosis of a hereditary form dilated cardiomyopathy...
DRVI1 - Overview: Dilute Russell's Viper Venom Time (DRVVT), with Reflex, Plasma
Detecting and confirming or helping to exclude the presence of lupus anticoagulants (LA) Identifying LA that do not prolong the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) Evaluating unexplained prolongation of the APTT or prothrombin...
As part of the diagnosis and workup of precocious and delayed puberty in females and, to a lesser degree, males As part of the diagnosis and workup of suspected disorders of sex steroid metabolism (eg, aromatase deficiency and 17...
F822P - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 22 Inversion Mutation Analysis, Prenatal
Prenatal testing for hemophilia A when a F8 intron 22 inversion has been identified in a family member
F81P - Overview: Hemophilia A F8 Gene, Intron 1 Inversion Known Mutation Analysis, Prenatal
Prenatal testing for hemophilia A when a F8 intron 1 inversion has been identified in a family member
EGFRW - Overview: EGFR Targeted Mutation Analysis with ALK Reflex, Tumor
Identifying non-small cell lung cancers that may benefit from treatment with epidermal growth factor receptor -targeted therapies or anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitors
LMALP - Overview: Malaria PCR with Parasitemia Reflex, Varies
Detection of Plasmodium DNA and identification of the infecting species, with reflex percent parasitemia calculated using thin blood films for positive cases An adjunct to conventional microscopy of Giemsa-stained films Detection and...
CMACB - Overview: Chromosomal Microarray, Congenital, Blood
First-tier, postnatal testing for individuals with multiple anomalies that are not specific to well-delineated genetic syndromes, apparently nonsyndromic developmental delay or intellectual disability, or autism spectrum disorders as...
Identifying MDM2 amplification Supporting the diagnosis of many neoplasms, including, but not limited to, well-differentiated liposarcoma, atypical lipomatous tumor, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, parosteal osteosarcoma and central...
ROMA2 - Overview: Risk Score, if Postmenopausal, Serum
Calculating risk assessment for finding an ovarian malignancy during surgery in postmenopausal women who present with an adnexal mass
FGHRH - Overview: Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
FKEMS - Overview: Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
Ketamine and Metabolite Screen, Plasma
FCLNE - Overview: Anti-Phosphatidylcholine Ab
Anti-Phosphatidylcholine Ab
Neurotensin
GIP - Overview: Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel, PCR, Feces
Rapid detection of gastrointestinal infections caused by: -Campylobacter species (Campylobacter jejuni/Campylobacter coli/Campylobacter upsaliensis) -Clostridioides difficile toxin A/B -Plesiomonas shigelloides -Salmonella species -Vibrio...
FMTT - Overview: Familial Variant, Targeted Testing, Varies
Diagnostic or predictive testing for specific conditions when a DNA variant of interest has been previously identified in a family member and follow-up testing for this specific variant in other family members is desired Carrier screening...
ORXNA - Overview: Orexin-A/Hypocretin-1, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in the diagnosis and differentiation of type 1 narcolepsy from other causes of hypersomnolence This assay is not intended for use as a screening test.
PHD2 - Overview: Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-2 (PHD2/EGLN1) Gene Sequencing, Whole Blood
Assessing PHD2/EGLN1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
Confirming the diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)/giant cell fibroblastoma (GCF) and excluding other spindle neoplasms that closely simulate the DFSP histology, including dermatofibroma (benign fibrous histiocytoma),...
TPRPD - Overview: ThinPrep Diagnostic, Varies
Detecting cervical carcinoma or intraepithelial lesions when screening women for possible cervical neoplasia
WNVS - Overview: West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum
Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using serum specimens An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset) This test should not be used for...
CFX - Overview: Protein C Activity, Plasma
As an initial test for evaluating patients suspected of having congenital protein C deficiency, including those with personal or family histories of thrombotic events Detecting and confirming congenital type I and type II protein C...
TFEBF - Overview: Renal Cell Carcinoma, 6p21.1 (TFEB) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Identifying TFEB gene rearrangements in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
WNC - Overview: West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Aiding in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
PAI1 - Overview: Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Antigen, Plasma
Identification of heredity elevation or deficiency of plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 Determination of risk for veno-occlusive disease associated with bone marrow transplantation Differential diagnosis of impaired fibrinolysis...
HERMB - Overview: HER2, Breast, Semi-Quantitative Immunohistochemistry, Manual with HER2 FISH Reflex
Determining overexpression of HER2 protein on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections
HEVQU - Overview: Hepatitis E Virus RNA Detection and Quantification, Real-Time RT-PCR, Serum
Virologic detection and confirmation of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in individuals who are immunocompromised and are at risk for or suspected to have acute or chronic hepatitis E Monitoring HEV RNA levels and determining eradication...
HBA1C - Overview: Hemoglobin A1c, Blood
Evaluating the long-term control of blood glucose concentrations in patients with diabetes Diagnosing diabetes Identifying patients at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) This assay is not useful in determining day-to-day glucose...
UBT - Overview: Helicobacter pylori Breath Test
Diagnostic testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in patients suspected to have active H pylori infection Monitoring response to therapy This test is not appropriate for asymptomatic people.
IMMG - Overview: Immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), Serum
Detecting or monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies and immune deficiencies
AFH - Overview: Factor H Autoantibody, Serum
Detection and quantification of antibodies to factor H Monitoring patients with known factor H autoantibodies Aiding in the differential diagnosis of thrombotic microangiopathy and C3 glomerulopathies
FET - Overview: Iron, Liver Tissue
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis using liver tissue specimens
Providing prognostic information in patients with newly diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia This test is not intended for use in providing prognostic information for patient with other B-cell neoplasms or hematopoietic tumors.
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis. This test is not recommended...
BNP - Overview: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide, Plasma
Aiding in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF) The role of B-type natriuretic peptide in monitoring CHF therapy is under investigation.
POXA1 - Overview: Oxalate, Plasma
Assessing the body pool size of oxalate in patients with enzyme deficiencies, such as primary hyperoxaluria (PH), or patients with enteric hyperoxaluria Aiding in the diagnosis of PH in a patient with chronic kidney disease of...
SCTF - Overview: Sex Chromosome Determination, FISH, Tissue
Identifying the sex chromosome complement in paraffin-embedded tissues
STSH - Overview: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone-Sensitive (s-TSH), Serum
Screening for thyroid dysfunction and detecting mild (subclinical), as well as overt, primary hypo- or hyperthyroidism in ambulatory patients Monitoring patients on thyroid replacement therapy Confirmation of thyrotropin (TSH, formerly...
TGOGF - Overview: TGFBR3 (1p22), OGA (10q24) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue
Supporting the diagnosis of pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor, or hemosiderotic fibrolipomatous tumors associated with rearrangement of the OGA and/or TGFBR3 gene when used in conjunction with an anatomic pathology consultation
EBVPV - Overview: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens Diagnosis of disease due to EBV This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Assessing HIF2A/EPAS1 in the evaluation of an individual with JAK2-negative erythrocytosis associated with lifelong sustained increased red blood cell (RBC) mass, elevated RBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
BAIPD - Overview: Bile Acids for Peroxisomal Disorders, Serum
Biomarker for peroxisomal biogenesis disorders, such as Zellweger spectrum disorder and single enzyme defects of bile acid synthesis, including D-bifunctional protein deficiency and alpha methyl CoA racemases Monitoring patients receiving...
Week in Review: February 3 - Insights
Include: President Biden to End Covid-19 Emergencies On May 11, and Children’s Minnesota Received $3 Million Grant To Address Pediatric Health Disparities....
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Detection of (1→3)-𝝱-D-glucan as a Marker of Invasive Fungal Disease - Insights
In this month’s “Hot Topic,” Elitza Theel, Ph.D., will discuss the detection of (1→3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) in serum as a biomarker for the presence of invasive fungal infections....
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Week in Review: March 3 - Insights
Today's Highlights Include: COVID-19 deaths remain low compared to previous winters, FDA authorizing first at-home combo flu/Covid test, and Rochester public schools evaluating mental health needs and services throughout the district.